Playbooks and Profits: Under Armourtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/playbooksandprofits/9912011-03-10T20:40:42ZSports apparel and equipment news from The Oregonian's Allan BrettmanMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceAuburn's Nick Fairley signs with Nike, reports say tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.58973392011-03-10T20:40:42Z2011-03-10T20:40:47ZFairley's signing follows Under Armour's signing of Auburn teammate Cam NewtonAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Fairley's signing follows Under Armour's signing of Auburn teammate Cam Newton
ESPN blog aimed at viewers might address the Erin Andrews flap; Adidas scores with D. Rosetag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.58834362011-03-08T21:13:20Z2011-03-08T21:36:50ZESPN already announced partnership with Poynter Institue, though talks began before the Erin Andrews Reebok contract deal surfacedAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
ESPN already announced partnership with Poynter Institue, though talks began before the Erin Andrews Reebok contract deal surfaced
ESPN, The Poynter Institute enter partnership to review sports broadcaster's practicestag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.58173602011-02-26T02:42:20Z2011-02-26T02:43:04ZDiscussions between the sports broadcasting company and the journalism training institute began before controversy over broadcasters' endorsement dealsAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Discussions between the sports broadcasting company and the journalism training institute began before controversy over broadcasters' endorsement deals
Portland-based employees of Icebreaker concerned for colleagues, family, others in New Zealandtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.58010512011-02-24T02:23:38Z2011-02-24T02:25:16ZNo injuries reported among the Icebreaker family, but Portland-based employees still concerned for those less fortunateAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
No injuries reported among the Icebreaker family, but Portland-based employees still concerned for those less fortunate
'Deadspin' video takes aim at wide world of product endorsements by ESPN on-air talenttag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.57920722011-02-22T21:20:26Z2011-02-22T21:33:39ZVideo mash-up includes several examples of ESPN personalities hawking products from pizzas to sneakersAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Video mash-up includes several examples of ESPN personalities hawking products from pizzas to sneakers
What's next for Lance Armstrong; Li-Ning pushes a shoe; Columbia, White House want you to get outside; Fast Company honors two Oregon companiestag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.57723022011-02-19T00:42:18Z2011-02-19T19:10:56ZA roundup from the world of sports equipment, apparel and marketingAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
A roundup from the world of sports equipment, apparel and marketing
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter questions ESPN over three broadcasters' ties to Niketag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.57541622011-02-16T20:05:33Z2011-02-16T23:46:56ZWhat policy does ESPN have on its reporters and commentators taking money from people who are part of what they cover, asks prize-winning reporterAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
What policy does ESPN have on its reporters and commentators taking money from people who are part of what they cover, asks prize-winning reporter
ESPN 'GameDay' personalities have endorsement deals with Nike, New York Times reportstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.57470272011-02-15T19:46:43Z2011-02-15T21:26:00ZStory shows that ESPN reporter Erin Andrews' deal with Reebok is just the latest in a long line at the sports broadcasting companyAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Story shows that ESPN reporter Erin Andrews' deal with Reebok is just the latest in a long line at the sports broadcasting company
Federal court trial date reset for ex-Adidas America marketing manager charged with mail fraudtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.57371602011-02-14T19:18:49Z2011-02-15T00:50:11ZJury trial, originally set for Dec. 28 and moved to Tuesday, now scheduled to begin July 12Allan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Jury trial, originally set for Dec. 28 and moved to Tuesday, now scheduled to begin July 12
Nike names Roger Wyett president of Nike affiliatestag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.57031422011-02-08T22:08:54Z2011-02-08T22:42:28ZAlso, Jan Singer becomes Nike's vice president of global apparelAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Also, Jan Singer becomes Nike's vice president of global apparel
Two of Wieden+Kennedy's Super Bowl commercials make it to Adweek's top 5 listtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.56973452011-02-07T21:46:58Z2011-02-08T01:41:26ZAdvertising industry magazine smiles upon "Born of Fire" for Chyrsler and "Siege" for Coca-ColaAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Advertising industry magazine smiles upon "Born of Fire" for Chyrsler and "Siege" for Coca-Cola
Adweek: Wieden+Kennedy co-founder Dan Wieden exploring succession planstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.56965392011-02-07T19:23:50Z2011-02-07T21:00:10ZWieden wants an arrangement so that the agency would never be sold and thus stay independent, the industry trade magazine reportsAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Wieden wants an arrangement so that the agency would never be sold and thus stay independent, the industry trade magazine reports
Portland Trail Blazers begin the task of signing up season ticket renewals for 2011-12 NBA seasontag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.56686892011-02-03T04:20:24Z2011-02-03T04:26:33ZRip City United, a customer relations program, plays a central role in retaining the basketball team's fan base.Allan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Rip City United, a customer relations program, plays a central role in retaining the basketball team's fan base.
ESPN's Erin Andrews endorses Reebok shoe, two weeks after her damaging report on Nike football shoetag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.56194412011-01-26T03:50:39Z2011-01-27T19:17:07ZAndrews' endorsement raises ethical issues for impartial journalismAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
Andrews' endorsement raises ethical issues for impartial journalism
Nike well-positioned to take advantage of emerging markets, Credit Suisse report saystag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.55961932011-01-21T21:57:11Z2011-01-26T21:57:19Z'We believe that incomes in the emerging market countries are hitting an inflection point,' report saysAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
'We believe that incomes in the emerging market countries are hitting an inflection point,' report says
When is a uniform more than just a uniform? When Nike designs it and when the French national soccer team wears ittag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.55965372011-01-21T22:48:36Z2011-01-26T21:56:54ZAfter paying $400 million for the right to sponsor the French team, Nike will need to sell a lot of shirts, analyst tells the New York TimesAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
After paying $400 million for the right to sponsor the French team, Nike will need to sell a lot of shirts, analyst tells the New York Times
Welcome (back) to the Playbook and Profits blogtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2011:/playbooksandprofits//991.55844032011-01-19T23:48:19Z2011-01-20T18:20:36ZThe home for news and views on sports equipment and marketing in Oregon returns after a 2-year hiatusAllan Brettman | abrettman@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/aebrettman/index.html
The home for news and views on sports equipment and marketing in Oregon returns after a 2-year hiatus
Under Armour going runningtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/playbooksandprofits//991.10323652008-05-30T16:22:05Z2008-05-30T17:24:49ZUnder Armour confirmed yesterday it will sell a running shoe next year. See the Baltimore Sun for more details. Omar Saad, analyst at Credit Suisse, wrote this morning in an analyst report: "We think the running shoe category makes sense...Brent Hunsberger | itsonlymoneyblog@gmail.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/bhunsber/index.html
Under Armour confirmed yesterday it will sell a running shoe next year. See the Baltimore Sun for more details. Omar Saad, analyst at Credit Suisse, wrote this morning in an analyst report: "We think the running shoe category makes sense...
Under Armour's Prototype debut 'solid,' analyst saystag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/playbooksandprofits//991.9948982008-05-19T14:28:59Z2008-05-19T14:52:14ZWhat's good for Under Armour is .... good for Under Armour. Under Armour's Prototype cross trainer was "a solid debut for UA but overall a non-event for the industry," according to SportScanInfo's weekly footwear sales summary. The trade publication estimates...Brent Hunsberger | itsonlymoneyblog@gmail.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/bhunsber/index.html
What's good for Under Armour is .... good for Under Armour. Under Armour's Prototype cross trainer was "a solid debut for UA but overall a non-event for the industry," according to SportScanInfo's weekly footwear sales summary. The trade publication estimates...
Under Armour: The next generation's brand?tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/playbooksandprofits//991.8697652008-04-10T05:38:47Z2008-05-04T10:18:07ZP&P Blog suspects some sportswear execs in Baltimore are clicking their cleats over two analysts' reports issued this week. The first, by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. analyst Kate McShane, polled footwear retailers about Under Armour Inc.'s cross trainer launch. While...Brent Hunsberger | itsonlymoneyblog@gmail.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/bhunsber/index.html
P&P Blog suspects some sportswear execs in Baltimore are clicking their cleats over two analysts' reports issued this week. The first, by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. analyst Kate McShane, polled footwear retailers about Under Armour Inc.'s cross trainer launch. While...